Professions Overview and Best Professions for Each Class Specialization in TBC Classic

By RenataKane Updated: 2026/01/09

Professions in The Burning Crusade ClassicPrimary Professions in TBC ClassicCrafting professions:

Alchemy

Blacksmithing

Enchanting

Engineering

Jewelcrafting

Leatherworking

Tailoring

Gathering professions:

Herbalism

Mining

Skinning

Secondary Professions in TBC Classic

Cooking

Fishing

First Aid

Profession Changes in TBC ClassicProfession Bonuses in TBC Classic

Arcane Affinity: Blood Elf racial, increases Enchanting skill by 10.

Cultivation: Tauren racial, increases Herbalism skill by 15.

Engineering Specialization: Gnome racial, increases Engineering skill by 15.

Gemcutting: Draenei racial, increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.

Herbalism: Advanced Herbalism, Herbalist's Gloves

Mining: Advanced Mining, Goblin Mining Helmet

Skinning: Skinning, Zulian Slicer, Pip's Skinner

Bright BaublesBig Iron Fishing PoleWeather-Beaten Fishing HatCrafting Professions in The Burning Crusade ClassicAlchemyAlchemyCauldron of Major Shadow ProtectionMajor Shadow Protection PotionAlchemist StonePhilosopher's Stone

Best Paired With: Herbalism

BlacksmithingGreater Rune of WardingAdamantite Weapon ChainAdamantite Sharpening StoneDragonmawLionheart Champion

Best Paired With: Mining

EnchantingEnchantingDisenchantVoid ShatterLarge Prismatic ShardSmall Prismatic Shard

Best Paired With: Tailoring

EngineeringEngineeringZapthrottle Mote ExtractorMote of AirFlying MachineTurbo-Charged Flying MachineGnomish PoultryizerGoblin Rocket Launcher

Best Paired With: Tailoring

JewelcraftingJewelcraftingProspecting

Best Paired With: Mining

LeatherworkingDrums of BattleNethercobra Leg ArmorRiding CropSkarvald's Dragonskin HabergeonArcane Focal Signet

Best Paired With: Skinning

TailoringTailoringNetherweave ClothBolt of Imbued NetherweaveBolt of SoulclothPrimal MoonclothShadowclothSpellclothWrath of SpellfireShadow's EmbraceNetherweave NetRunic Spellthread

Best Paired With: Enchanting

Gathering Professions in The Burning Crusade ClassicHerbalismHerbalismDreamfoilGolden SansamMountain SilversageAncient LichenDreaming GloryFelweedMana ThistleRagveilTeroconeBloodthistleFlame CapMana ThistleDreaming Glory

Best Paired With: Alchemy, Mining

MiningFel Iron OreAdamantite OreKhorium OreMote of EarthMote of Fire

Best Paired With: Blacksmithing, Engineering, Jewelcrafting, Herbalism

SkinningKnothide LeatherThick Clefthoof LeatherCrystal-Infused LeatherFel ScalesWind ScalesCobra ScalesNether Dragonscales

Best Paired With: Leatherworking

Secondary Professions in The Burning Crusade ClassicCookingWell FedRecipe: Talbuk SteakTalbuk VenisonThe RokkFirst AidNetherweave BandageHeavy Netherweave BandageFishingOily Blackmouth

You can catch oversized trophy fish, such as Huge Spotted Feltail.

You can acquire floating wreckage such as Steam Pump Flotsam, which can contain junk, crates containing crafting items, and other items.

The best part of fishing is the Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza, a fishing competition! Fish up 40 Speckled Tastyfish quickly, and you may win a prize like Hook of the Master Angler or Arcanite Fishing Pole.

Old Man BarloBag of Fishing TreasuresWeather-Beaten Fishing HatChuck's BucketBest Professions For Each Class and Specialization in TBC ClassicDruidBalance:Feral:Restoration:HunterAll specializations:MageAll specializations:PaladinHoly:Protection:Retribution:PriestDiscipline and Holy:Shadow:RogueAll specializations:ShamanEnhancement:Elemental:Restoration:WarlockAll specializations:WarriorArms and Fury:Protection:

Comments

Comment by Clavar

The real question is, will Enchanters be able to use vellums to sell enchants on the AH.

Comment by Dahk

When you get to the Outland trainer, will you be able learn "Master" level at 275, or do you have to max out at 300 before you get going with them?

Comment by Zaviothan

seems like this is the Vanilla Classic guide just reposed, i see alot of tips that aren't viable anymore in TBC classic, such as Druid enchanting trinket etc.

Comment by Swordy

everything links to retail links... whats the point?

Comment by terminalman

Nice collection for profs. You might also want to mention under "Profession Ranks" that despite the changes
the primary professions do still have a level requirement of 35 in order to train past skill level 225.
At least for Engineering that's the case, and I assume other primary profs as well.

Professions Overview and Best Professions for Each Class Specialization in TBC Classic

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